New AI model reveals hidden code behind gene activation
Precise activation of tens of thousands of genes is critical for healthy development and growth. Specialized segments of…
Experimental ‘exercise pill’ may reduce appetite and mimic physical activity
Gym haters, rejoice — the workout of the future may not require breaking a sweat. Biotech company Enveda…
Finnish study links habitual coffee consumption to healthier body metabolism
Coffee is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages, and previous research has linked its consumption to…
Phthalates may contribute to high blood pressure in pregnant women
Phthalates, which are chemicals found in plastics, personal care products and hundreds of other consumer goods, may contribute…
Glittery poo unlocks fertility clues in rhinos at Monarto Safari Park
South Australian zookeepers at looking for sparkles in the unlikeliest of places — “big nuggets” of rhinoceros poo.…
Rumer Willis Wants Women To Stop Guessing About Hormones
A May 2026 company survey of 1,200 women found that 97% wanted to know more about their bodies…
Men’s Testosterone Levels Have Fallen by Half in 50 Years and Scientists Are Worried
Image credits: Julien Tromeur. Something keeps happening to men’s hormones. Across nearly 50 years and five countries, testosterone…
Why Can’t I Eat as Much as I Used to?
Q: When I was younger, I had a large, healthy appetite. Now that I’m in my 60s, I…
Single DNA injection provides long-lasting weight loss in mouse study
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that a single injection of a small, circular piece of genetic…
Bioiberica backs collagen, hyaluronic acid and enzymes for holistic menopausal health
Women’s expectations for menopause support have shifted away from symptom management and toward preventative solutions. Monica Gomez Navarro,…
Longer hormone exposure linked to healthier brain aging in women
Women with a history of hormonal birth control, menopausal hormone therapy, or later menopause showed structural brain differences…
Gut microbes emerge as potential players in estrogen-driven cancers
Scientists say gut microbes may do more than recycle estrogen, but turning the endocrine-microbiome axis into a cancer…